Afghanistan 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$19.96 billion
↑ 6.15% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$510.79
↑ 2.86% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-2.35%
↓ 6.26pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.60%
↑ 3.30pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.80 billion | $19.96 billion | +6.15% |
| GDP per Capita | $496.60 | $510.79 | +2.86% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.91% | -2.35% | -6.26pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.30% | 5.60% | +3.30pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.19% | 11.71% | +0.53pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $19.96 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $510.79
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -2.35%
- Gross National Income
- $20.11 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.60%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.96%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.71%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -15.72%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $19.96 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2020 is $510.79. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2020 is 5.60%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -2.35%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2020 is 11.71%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.